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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1900
Page
2
The notice outlines printing rules for obituary notices and rectangular items under one hundred words free of charge with charges of one cent per word for longer items. Advertising rates are described as reasonable and a cash accompanying manuscript is required.
The piece discusses political alignment with William J Bryan for president and Adlai Stevenson for vice president, and critiques Southern stance on school books, publishers, and the Union. It references Confederate veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic, and economic concerns such as cotton production and industrial output.
The State Democratic Committee today announced the official tally of the second primary, listing results for Governor and other statewide offices. McSweeney leads in several counties. Perkins, Darlington, and Colleton show notable margins. Lt Governor and Railroad Commissioner totals are given, with Wharton and Evans margins specified. The report frames the official record of county votes across the state.
The Wheat Growers Association of Male State held its second convention at the courthouse, with Latimer of the Department of Agriculture in Washington outlining agricultural programs. Georgia Cotton Growers President Jordin and officials urged unity to protect farmers, while prizes were awarded for best wheat yields and talks covered future farm literature and market effects.
The Columbia correspondent reports Gov. McSweeney King received numerous telegrams of congratulation amid the state’s strong showing and spirited opposition. Letters praise his campaign, leadership, and dignity under attack, with readers pledging continued support and loyalty to his administration. A Charleston reader lauds his nomination as well deserved, while others emphasize the need to safeguard youth and promote state welfare.
The formal opening exercises of Clemson College were held yesterday morning with crowded chapel services and addresses urging self reliance and duty. The rector praised industrious effort, Christian values, and practical study, while noting the need to support students in becoming well rounded and useful members of society.
Coroner's Jury finds Marty A Brown shot by Paul R Bratton. Jobin S Bratton implicated. Witness Noel Brown’s statements point to a planned ambush as Brattons confront Brown at his home. arrests made on coroner's warrant. Background links to local tensions and Confederate era figures color a troubled political climate.
A garbled 1909 court entry in Anderson South Carolina features M B McSwooney, Governor, arraigned on indictments with a judge warning of a two year term for future missteps. The document, dated September 12, 1909, records plea and potential extended punishment.
County commissioners of Oco Nee announce letting a contract to build a bridge over Choratou crook near Dr J Ay John nil. Bids from responsible bidders due October 1000 at 11:00 A.M. Specifications available on letting day. Officials reserve right to reject all bids. September 14 1840.
Local store announces new English crockery and poodle arrivals with low prices. Up town shop promotes fresh stock and early availability for customers seeking affordable imports and pet goods.
Citation notice from the Probate Judge of Oconee County South Carolina demanding all heirs and creditors appear at Walhalla Court House on a specified October date in 1900 to show cause why administration of John Kaufmann deceased should not be granted. Hand seal dated September heth, 1900. Publication in Keowee Courier.
A low quality inventory ad touts trunks valises club bags and telescopes with exaggerated claims and poor spelling. It advertises laundry soaps enrolls three South Carolina brands and several named products with dubious prices and unreliable phrasing.
In the Court of Common Pleas a master sale is set for October 1 at the old courthouse steps. Joseph J. Fretwell as Executor of Josephine Peoples petitions sale of a tract in Tyas Hone township, Oconee County, near Cane Creek on the Texas River, with payment terms including twelve months credit at eight percent interest, and sale conditions tied to bonds and a mortgage of the premises.
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